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BJP sweeps Maharashtra municipal and ZP polls: Fadnavis accepted as the face of the state

A major factor for the statewide acceptance of the BJP is the charismatic and clean image of Chief Minister Devendra Fadanavis.

BMC Election 2017: Shiv Sena retains hold, BJP makes huge gains; smaller parties hold key to power

Smaller parties and Independents hold the key to power in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), after a fragmented debate, with the Shiv Sena and the BJP closely positioned within few seats of each other.

Tribal schools of Maharashtra Part 2: Students stare at malnutrition due to poor food, filthy kitchens

When food and clothing – two of the most fundamental requirements – are predicated on the whims and fancies of the state, it is a fair reflection on the holistic conditions the tribal students across the state are subjected to.

Nine months after Sreehari Aney's resignation, Rohit Deo to be next Maharashtra advocate general

The BJP-led Maharashtra government has chosen acting Advocate General Rohit Deo as its next Advocate General, nine months after his predecessor Sreehari Aney quit the post following a huge row triggered by his espousal of statehood for the Vidarbha and Marathwada regions.

Maharashtra CM announces cash prize for Lalita Babar, other Rio 2016 athletes from state

Maharashtra Government on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs 75 lakh to steeplechase specialist from the state Lalita Babar, who finished a creditable 10th at the Rio Olympics 2016, and Rs 50 lakh to bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik.

Denied entry in Maharashtra Council, claims Kanhaiya Kumar

Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union president Kanhaiya Kumar on Tuesday claimed he was denied entry to the Maharashtra Legislative Council despite having a valid pass.

Shiv Sena's search for 'respectable alliance' with BJP reflects anxiety ahead of BMC polls

The 2017 civic elections are crucial for the Shive Sena as the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai is its lifeblood

Congress hits out at PM Modi, questions him over inaction over Maharashtra minister Khadse

Congress on Monday asked why criminal charges have not been framed against the former minister Eknath Khadse who resigned over corruption allegations.

Marathwada drought: 'Jaldoot Express' carrying 25 lakh litres water reaches Latur

After nine trips by a 10-wagon water train, a 50-wagon water train carrying 25 lakh litre water reached parched Latur on Wednesday

Maharashtra AG Shrihari Aney quits after advocating separate Marathwada state

Maharashtra Advocate General Shrihari Aney today resigned amid a row over his remarks about a separate Marathwada state